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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Freshers’ survival: An interview with the Starving Student

Katie Mortimer September 23, 2022 No Comments cookingfoodFood Reviewinterviewlifestylemealsrecipesstarving studentstudent livingstudent recipes

The idea of having to cook your own meals can be daunting to many, especially if you are unqualified in the kitchen. Coming to University…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Exploring Green Spaces around Nottingham

Katie Mortimer September 22, 2022 No Comments exploringlifestylenottinghamstudent travelTraveltravel guidancetravel local

As a Fresher, you are sure to be preoccupied with going out, getting used to this new city that you now call home, making new…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

How to keep on top of your mental health at NTU

Lana Bester September 21, 2022 No Comments mental healthntu mental healthntu servicesstudent mental healthstudent mentorstudent supportsupportwellbeing

According to a recent report, one in five students have a diagnosed mental health problem, almost half of students reported thoughts of self-harm, and more…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Bringing your car to university? Here’s what you need to know

Katie Mortimer September 20, 2022 No Comments accommodationcarcost of livingInsurancelicenselifestylepetroltransportTraveluniversityvehicle

As a newly legal driver, you may find yourself in a bit of a dilemma as to whether to bring your car up to university.…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

How to get your caffeine fix in Nottingham

Cara Vallance September 20, 2022 No Comments 200 degreesblendbrunchcoffeecoffee shopsespressofox cafehockley kitchenlifestylentsuPudding Pantrystudent living

Most students can agree that coffee and university go hand in hand, and thankfully Nottingham’s thriving food and drink scene has got all caffeine addicts…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Top tips for budgeting as a student

Ella Greenwood September 18, 2022 No Comments budgetingbudgeting tipsfirst yearfresherslifestyleMoneymoney saving tips

University offers newfound freedom from the regularities of homelife that so many new students are desperate to escape. But alongside the excitement of becoming independent,…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Party Safe – Support on nights out during Welcome Week

Ella Greenwood September 17, 2022 No Comments boogiesafedrinkingfreshershelplifestylentu safe placesafe placesafe taxissecuritysocialisingspikingsupport

There are two sides to student life – the academic and the social. Whilst embracing the chaotic events of freshers’ week that we all know…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

How to stay connected with travel as a student

Katie Mortimer September 16, 2022 No Comments budgettravelHolidaylifestylestudent travelTraveltravel and lifestyletravel tips

If you have just returned from your gap year, or are someone who particularly loves travelling, the idea of being tied down to one city…

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Freshers 2022 News Travel and Lifestyle

NET to help NTU freshers travel for just 60p a day

Katie Mortimer September 16, 2022 No Comments discountsnottinghamnottingham traveloffersstudent traveltramtramlineTravel

Nottingham Express Transit (NET), Nottingham’s answer to a greener and more affordable way to travel around the city, is launching a new campaign for students…

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Freshers 2022 Travel and Lifestyle

Ten essentials every incoming NTU student needs for moving into halls

Katie Mortimer September 12, 2022 No Comments clothinghallskitchenwarelifestylelivingntu hallsstoragestudent hallsstudent livinguniversity essentials

With NTU’s next cohort having their places secured, incoming students are preparing to embark on an adventure like no other. As thousands of soon-to-be Trent…

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